A rhinoplasty changes the proportions of the nose based on the face's own preconditions. Often this requires a reduction and a controlled break of the nose bone as well as a change to the cartilage. In cases of slanted septum, this may also need to be corrected.
Primarily, a rhinoplasty is designed to change the nose’s proportions on the face. It’s important that you fully understand what is reasonable to expect to achieve from a nose operation and what limitations there are. This will be discussed at the consultation before surgery. In some cases, there may need to be more than one visit before surgery to discuss the circumstances and possibilities.
Often the incisions are made on the inside of the nose, in the nostrils, and sometimes an incision is made through the skin on the outside of the nose between the nostrils. It depends on what needs to be done and on your circumstances. Usually it involves decreasing the projection of the nose bone by reducing and breaking it, and then there may be additional small wounds on the sides of the nose. In a nose operation, the nasal septum is often operated upon where there’s cartilage that can be used for a transplant, and if the nasal septum is crooked it can be corrected. In special cases, cartilage grafts are taken from an ear or from a rib and, in some cases, the muscle membrane of the scalp.
The incision is closed with self-dissolving stitches and the nose is taped for up to four weeks afterwards. Depending on how the rhinoplasty is performed, you may need a splint or cast over the bridge of the nose for 1-2 weeks after the procedure. After about two weeks, you can start massaging your nose lightly to soften the tissues and reduce swelling. If it is a major nose surgery that has been done on the nasal septum, you may need to use nasal packing for up to five days. Tailored instructions and information about the time before, during and after a rhinoplasty are available through the Adoreal app.
Your circumstances limit what is possible for your nose. Although the scars are not usually visible, there is always a risk that your skin will heal slowly or differently. Bruises around the eyes and cheeks can occur and last for a few weeks. A certain amount of temporary nasal congestion is not uncommon and can last for a few months. During the operation, the skin is lifted from the nose and some skin types react to this with a discoloration that can occasionally persist.
The final result takes a long time to achieve. For this reason, corrections or further interventions should usually be avoided in the first year after a nose operation. The swelling often persists for a long time after a nasal operation.
If you suffer from nasal congestion, you should be assessed by your family doctor and possibly an ear specialist at a hospital before surgery, although the nasal congestion can sometimes be corrected during surgery. Please do this before consulting with us.
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